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RENEWABLE ENERGY BOOT CAMP
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: BATCH 2
RENEWABLE ENERGY BOOT CAMP
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: BATCH 2
eing the fifth most climate-vulnerable country in the world, the Philippines
is familiar with the intensifying effects of climate change. The more
frequent occurrence of extreme weather events have brought massive
economic losses in the area where those disasters struck. At the same
time, energy supply in the Philippines, mainly converted from imported
coal, is way below current energy demand. This dire situation makes
energy production from coal and nuclear sources tempting.
The dilemma between ramping up energy production and fulfilling obligations for climate
action can be reconciled by transitioning towards the use of renewable energy (RE) across the
country. Reaching the goal of 100% clean energy has its own challenges, however. The process
of energy transition must lead towards more equitable access to energy. Marginalized groups
who might be adversely affected by the transition should be assisted. Appropriate systems and
technologies must be put in place.
A strong network of young, proactive, and technically-capable leaders is needed to
address all these challenges toward the full transition to renewable energy. These renewable
energy ambassadors shall be key agents who will facilitate mindset and process shifts within
industry, government, academe, and civil society, with the objective of removing the different
obstacles towards the energy transition.
THE REBOOT PROGRAM
The Renewable Energy Boot Camp (REBOOT) is a training program for young, proactive, and
technically-capable Renewable Energy Ambassadors who will facilitate mindset, process, and
technology shifts towards a just, democratic, and fully-renewable energy transition in the
Philippines.
REBOOT aims to train young RE Ambassadors to:
• Develop knowledge and skills on renewable energy;
• Widen perspectives on social reality;
• Improve capacity to develop projects that respond to energy issues;
• Provide technical applications of RE skills and knowledge to social needs;
• Create a network of active young RE ambassadors who are working with
communities in establishing RE programs.
This program is fully supported and managed by the Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Philippine
Office. The Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) is a private, not-for-profit, public interest cultural-
educational foundation committed to the ideals and basic values of social democracy. FES has
been active in the Philippine since 1964. In its cooperation with civil society organizations, labor
groups, the academe, and the government, it seeks to contribute in consolidating democratic
institutions and in strengthening an inclusive political system and a people-centered economic
development.
PROGRAM DESIGN
REBOOT is composed of three key parts: a series of six
workshop clusters where trainees will gain concepts and
tools to understand the energy sector; immersions in
partner communities to help trainees comprehend social
realities; and project development collaborations with
development organizations.
The workshop clusters will consist of six four-day
programs, spaced in a span of fourteen months. The
clusters will feature discussions on social, political,
economic, and environmental issues that affect the
energy sector. Different renewable energy technologies
will also be discussed. Participants will be taught tools for
socioeconomic analysis to help them understand realities
on the ground. Communication, leadership, and project
management skills will also be imparted.
The first cluster will be held on 20 – 24 April 2018
(Friday to Monday), tentatively. The second and third
clusters are scheduled in June and August 2018,
respectively. The last three clusters will be held in the first
half of 2019.
Two of the six workshop clusters will be allotted for
immersions in partner communities. In these immersions,
the participants will be given time to live in their respective
communities, experience local realities through the eyes
of the residents themselves, and dream up renewable
energy projects that can help address the issues that they
observed.
The participants will then work on project development
collaborations with partner development organizations
who have done prior work in the immersion communities,
with the aim of developing an actual project that will be
implemented in the community. Participants will be
expected to conceptualize and then develop a workable
renewable energy project for their respective
communities with the guidance and ample input from
their partner organizations.
Participants shall present proposals for community-
based renewable energy projects to their respective
partner organizations. Their partner organization must
adopt the project proposal for a participant to finish the
program.
Attendance will be required for all clusters.
WHO ARE QUALIFIED?
Below are the basic qualifications for application:
• Filipino citizen currently residing in the Philippines and will be residing in the Philippines
in at least the next three years
• 18 – 30 years old on the date of the deadline for application (14 Feb 2018, Wednesday)
• Undergraduate student on his or her junior year (for four-year baccalaureate degrees)
or senior year (for five-year baccalaureate degrees), or graduate of any baccalaureate
degree
• Has working or educational background in engineering, design, management,
entrepreneurship, and/or development. These include applicants from engineering,
architecture, economics, business, social work, industrial design, and other related
fields.
• Is interested to work on climate and renewable energy.
Application is open nationwide. Participants may hail from industry, academe, government,
civil society, or any relevant background. Regional representatives, as well as representatives
from minority backgrounds such as ethno-linguistic, gender, and religious groups, are
encouraged to apply.
REBOOT will accept 30 participants for the upcoming batch.
WHAT IS THE PROCESS FOR APPLICATION?
All applications will be subject to the selection process of the boot camp, consisting of the
following steps:
• Submission of application requirements (Deadline: 14 February 2018, Wednesday)
• Pre-screening
• Interview (09-11 March 2018, Friday – Sunday)
To start your application, please accomplish the following documents:
▪ One-page resume with 2”x2” ID photo
▪ Filled-out Application Form (Download Application Form here)
▪ Recommendation Form filled out by a person of authority
(Download Recommendation Form here)
▪ Proof of Enrollment (for undergraduate students) or Certificate of Graduation
Please send the abovementioned documents via email to [email protected] or fax to
(632) 632-0697. You may also mail it to:
Joshua Miguel Lopez
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Philippine Office
Unit 2601 Discovery Centre
#25 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center
1600 Pasig City, Metro Manila
Deadline of application is on 14 February 2018, Wednesday, at 11:59 PM. Incomplete
applications will not be entertained.
CONTACT INFORMATION
For any queries or clarifications, please contact us through the following:
Joshua Miguel Lopez
Assistant Program Coordinator
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Philippine Office
Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES) Philippine Office
Unit 2601 Discovery Centre
#25 ADB Avenue, Ortigas Center
1600 Pasig City, Metro Manila
Email Address: [email protected]
Mobile Number: +63 (928) 504 6557
Telephone: +63 (2) 634 6919
Telefax: +63 (2) 632-0697